Job Responsibilties

• Prepares master estimate for alternate elevations and floor plans


• In co-operation with the production team, prepare initial budgets for all customer contracts, and maintain and update budgets as the customer contract is amended.


• Calculates costs of extra items as they relate to purchaser contracts and change orders, modify budget and communicate costs to sales agents.


• Ensures that all necessary civil, structural, and mechanical material takeoffs are completed.


• Monitors the construction of houses to ensure all are accurate and on budget


• Performs actual to budget variance analysis and explanations for overages


• Monitors plan changes and provides cost estimate of changes along with written description


• Maintains global options book from a costing perspective, identifying cost changes and bringing it to the controller’s attention


• Maintain detailed and organized filing system of budgets, drawings, notes on costing.


• Liaises, consults and communicates with Construction Manager and Senior Builders to ensure that estimates reflect the planned method of construction.


• Communicates with Construction Manager regarding discrepancies in amount of materials delivered to sites.


• Communication with accounting for invoice approval and budget variance explanation.


• Communication with the controller to perform margin reports per closing to ensure desired margins are achieved and detailed analysis performed when target margins not met.

Knowledge

• MS Office and MS Project skills


• Candidates with technical college certification or trade background with substantial experience.


• 1 – 3 years’ experience in estimating, preferably in the home construction industry.


• Solid knowledge of computerized estimating programs (preferably Timberline) and use of AutoCAD.


• Thorough understanding of home construction, building code, contracts and terminology


• Strong construction knowledge

Skills

• Proficient in quantity take offs, scheduling and pricing


• Communication – both verbal and written.


• Organization skills – must create/maintain strong filing system of master budgets with drawings, contracts, etc.


• Time management.


• Analytical skills

Abilities

• Ability to work independently.


• Understand, interpret drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.


• Problem-solving.


• Attention to detail.


• Maintain relationships with contractors and suppliers.


• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Work with all levels of an organization.


• Works well in a team environment

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@losanihomes.com

Job Responsibilties

• Perform general clean up and maintenance of the premises.


• Remove garbage and recyclables.


• Responsible for cutting grass on the premises, irrigating the lawn, and working on its watering system.


• Clean up and repair vandalism, where applicable and within skill level.


• Maintain working knowledge of environmental safeguards and alarm systems.


• Maintain outside grounds including snow, ice and debris removal.


• Remove weeds, debris and clean gutters.


• Plan and prioritize work for self.


• Determine supply needs and equipment.


• Construction trailer/Compound set up


• Sales trailer delivery/set up where required


• Signage install/replacement where required


• Assist with Water box repairs


• Monitor need for equipment maintenance and repair.


• Responsible for proper inventory of materials and supplies.

Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in architecture or related discipline.


• 3 – 5 years experience in residential design.


• Commercial experience is an asset


• Proficient in AutoCAD.


• Knowledge of Ontario Building Code and ability to interpret and implement building code changes.


• Professional registration preferred.

Skills

• Time management


• Organizational


• Detail oriented


• Proven ability to effectively prioritize workflow

Abilities

• Ability to handle extremely confidential information


• Ability to work with all levels of the organization as well as work well under pressure


• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines


• Problem-solving and exercise good judgment

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@losanihomes.com

Job Responsibilties

• Responsible for electronic site updates on a weekly basis to the construction schedule


• Processes and distributes site schedules to appropriate trades, suppliers, building officials and site staff for work required/performed and ensures it is displayed within the site office


• Maintain the site office which includes, but is not limited to, filing, health & safety information, and ensuring the office is clean & presentable


• Responsible for scheduling frame walks and pre construction meetings with Site Supervisors and homeowners


• Responsible for ensuring sign in sheets are up-to-date


• Maintains inventory of office supplies/materials on site


• Responsible for managing late change orders


• Manage the construction schedule under supervision of Site Supervisors


• Coordinating and maintaining current records of drawings and files


• Answering telephones and assisting in communications with the construction team and the office staff


• Assisting site management staff with numerous clerical duties


• Co-ordinate with PDI rep on booking of all PDI/QA dates

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Secondary school diploma


• Minimum of 2 -3 years in an administrative role


• Experience with a homebuilder would be an asset


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Professional and mature with extensive customer service skills


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Well organized with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines


• Self-starter who takes initiatives on tasks

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@losanihomes.com